monty Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 As most of us know, often people find out about certain events by reading the newspaper reports after the event! Somehow the authorities do not seem to be keen on letting the world know of their events before they actually take place Same again on the rowing competition another member announced, they installed the banners around the lake yesterday (Thursday) for the Saturday/Sunday event! So here we go: 12th South East Asian rowing championship 16 to 18 October. At Lake Mabprachan Dam. Directions here. Loi Khratong Festival 29 October till 2 November, with the main day obviously on the 2nd. Location, opposite the temple at Lake Mabprachan. This is actually a very pleasant alternative to the madness in Pattaya, much more "original Thai style" and atmosphere as opposed to the commerciality of the Pattaya event. There will also be a big fair at Wat Nong Prue, which is only about 3 km away from Lake Mabprachan, on the road leading towards Naklua (Soi Chayapornviti). Long Tail Boat races and Buffalo Races 21 and 22 November The long tail boat races are at the dam, the Bufallo races opposite the temple. Directions as per above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaatWang Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 As most of us know, often people find out about certain events by reading the newspaper reports after the event! I had the same feeling, reading the last edition of Pattaya Today and thinking, I would have liked to go to that if I'd known about it. So thanks for posting these Monty! I'll add one event I'm planning to attend is on Halloween - Pattaya Players is putting on a haunted ghost story tour along with amusement park rides & games for kids. Says there will also be food & drinks available, too. Not bad for BHT 200 if you ask me. It's at Horsehoe Point / Three Kingdoms Park. You can Google 'Pattaya Players' for their website and more info. Sounds like there's lots of fun to be had in the coming weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for the heads up Monty it is very frustrating to read or see on TV news about events that I would have attended if only they here properly promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 ***Bump*** Longtail boat races and buffalo races this weekend at Lake Mabprachan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 From Pattaya Mail More than 20 longboats will vie for the HRH Princess Sirindhorn and HRH Princess Soamsawalee trophies at the 2009 Pattaya International Longboat Races Nov. 21-22 at Mabprachan Reservoir.The program will start with an imitation royal barge procession before the first race, beginning around 8 a.m. November 21. The races will commence at 10 a.m., when 10 longboats with 55 oarsmen each compete for the HRH Princess Sirindhorn trophy and 100,000 baht in prizes. Other races feature 12 longboats with 30 oarsmen for the HRH Princess Soamsawalee trophy and the International Longboat Race with teams from Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam competing for 50,000 baht. The first day of racing will wrap up at around 4:30 p.m. The event will also feature buffalo racing and a tom-tom drum competition on Saturday, November 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and finishing around 5 p.m. On Sunday, November 22, long boat races will begin around 9 a.m., with semi-finals beginning around 2 p.m. and finals around 3 p.m. Trophy presentations will be held around 4 p.m. Thai time. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome said the race has attracted strong racing teams and has increased tourism yearly. He believes the race will be upgraded to international status in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endlessimage Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 A taste of today. I hope this works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 A taste of today.I hope this works! Nice pictures endlessimage, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 A taste of today. A little more : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Pattaya Longboat Competition begins. Pattaya, November 21 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : On Saturday Morning, the grand opening took place of the Annual Pattaya Long Boat Competition, (shown live on Channel 3 on Sophon Cable TV). This two day event is taken very seriously by the competitors who are competing for the Crown Princess Sirintorn and Princess Somsawalee Trophies. Khun Sontaya, former Sports and Tourism Minister officiated at the grand opening of the two day event and on the first day of competition at the Maprachan Reservoir, large crowds turned out to cheer on their favorite teams. The racing, backed up by some high energy commentary, was fast and exciting and if you have the time, we suggest you visit the Reservoir on Sunday for the second and final day of racing. To add to the entertainment there is also buffalo racing where entrants are competing for the Queen Sirigit Trophy. There is also plenty of food and drink stalls to make it a really fun day out for you, your friends and family. [newsfooter][/newsfooter]http://www.pattayaone.net/news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pattaya Longboat Competition and Buffalo Racing Awards Ceremony at the Maprachan Reservoir. Pattaya, November 23 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : A weekend of fun came to an end on Sunday Evening at the Maprachan Reservoir as the final awards ceremony took place for the Pattaya Longboat Championships. Khun Sontaya, former Sports and Tourism Minister presided over the ceremony which saw the first prize and 100,000 Baht’s worth of prize money awarded to the Taep Tamarat Team from Bhatum Thani Province who was also presented with the Crown Princess Sirintorn Trophy and Princess Somsawalee Trophy. The Buffalo Racing awards were also given out and the winner received the Queen Sirigit trophy and 50,000 Baht. There was controversy as one of the racers was disqualified as he was found to be using a stun gun to make his Buffalo go faster. [newsfooter][/newsfooter] http://www.pattayaone.net/news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Every Thursday for the month of February 2010, Magic Howard will be doing free magic at the new Dusit hotel next to The Avenue Shopping Mall on 2nd road starting at 19:00. You can always order a drink for 60 baht or a pad Thai for 250 baht. Many board members will be in attendance this Thursday. www.magichoward.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 ^And thats about as close to Maprachan as Mars is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 On February 14, 2010, it is believed there will be fireworks emanating from Bali Hai Pier. Watch the sky in case I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 On February 14, 2010, it is believed there will be Chinese acrobats in the afternoon from Central Pattaya Beach Festival in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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